Baptist Health Care Foundation - Wall Of Honor


  For a $50 donation, you will receive a footprint glass medallion, perfect for a Christmas ornament or simply for display. The medallion showcases the baby's footprint, name and date of birth.

  For a $100 donation, a permanent tile that displays the baby's footprint, name and date of birth will be displayed on the First Impressions Baby Wall, located in the newly renovated J. William Douglas, M.D. Women’s Center at Baptist Hospital.

  For a $125 donation, you can receive both the medallion and wall tile.


Earl R. Gaston Society
Credited with the early beginnings of Baptist and the first President of Baptist Hospital Corporation, Mr. Gaston was known throughout the community as "Mr. Baptist Hospital."

  $1,000,000 +  
E. Dixie Beggs Society
A Baptist Hospital Founder, Mr. Beggs was instrumental in the fund raising effort to begin Baptist Hospital. He served as Vice-President and later president of the organization that became Baptist Health Care.

  $500,000 - $999,999
Paul W. Caro Circle
Long time board member and secretary/treasurer, Mr. Caro was a founding father of Baptist Hospital, instrumental in its beginnings and dedicated to its construction.

  $250,000 - $499,999
Dr. S. G. Kennedy, Jr. Circle
Part of the original group which began plans for the hospital, Dr. Kennedy also is credited with performing the first surgery when the hospital opened.

  $100,000 - $249,999
Dr. J. William Douglas Society
The first Hollinger Award recipient, Dr. Douglas served as president of Baptist Hospital's medical staff and as Baptist Hospital's medical director.

  $50,000 - $99,999
Merle C. Wilkins, R.N. Circle
One of the first staff members employed, Ms. Wilkins served as the first Assistant Director of Nursing and later became Director.

  $25,000 - $49,999
Gold Club

  $10,000 - $24,999
Silver Club

  $2,500 - $9,999
Bronze Club

  $1,000 - $2,499




The Wall of Honor represents the cumulative giving of Foundation donors. The wall is located in the Baptist Medical Towers. All donors will be recognized on the Wall of Honor in the donor recognition level appropriate to their gift, and those who wish to remain anonymous can be accommodated.